Energy
Economics
RCF has extensive experience in most subjects concerned
with electric power, fuels and the utility industry.
Economists at RCF have been retained both by utilities and
large electric energy consumers. RCF has assisted in a wide
variety of negotiations and has provided key expert
testimony in numerous regulatory proceedings.
RCF has special expertise in environmental issues impacting
the utility industry, including the evaluation of Clean Air
Act compliance measures, the siting and remediation of
waste products, and the siting of plants and transmission
lines in light of EMF concerns. RCF economists have been
active in evaluating the market for Emission Reduction
Credits (ERCs) under the Clean Air Act and in estimating
the environmental costs of electricity generation. RCF can
undertake studies, provide expert witness testimony or
prepare least cost compliance strategy recommendations to
utilities in all areas of environmental regulation.